[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Clerk's Name] [Court Name] [Street Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Re: Case No. [Case Number] Dear [Clerk's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to submit a cross claim and assert affirmative defenses in the above-mentioned case. As a party involved in this lawsuit, I kindly request that you file the enclosed documents and update the court record accordingly. 1. Cross claim: In alignment with the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, I hereby file a cross claim against [Name of the Party] in response to their claims made in the original complaint. The cross claim seeks to establish that [provide a brief explanation of your legal position against the party you are cross-claiming against]. 2. Affirmative Defenses: I would also like to assert the following affirmative defenses in my defense against the plaintiff's claims: — [Affirmative Defense 1]: [Provide a detailed defense highlighting relevant legal principles, statutes, or case law supporting your position]. — [Affirmative Defense 2]: [Similarly, provide a detailed defense supported by legal authority specific to your case]. — [Affirmative Defense 3]: [Continue listing any additional defenses as necessary]. Attached to this letter, please find the following documents: 1. Cross claim: [Specify the name of the cross claim document] 2. Affirmative Defenses: [Specify the name(s) of the affirmative defenses document(s)] Additionally, I have prepared the appropriate number of copies for serving the opposing party and their attorney. Kindly file the originals and return the remaining copies to me, along with a stamped copy for my records at the address provided above. Please confirm receipt of these documents and update the case docket accordingly. If any additional information or fees are required, please let me know as soon as possible so that I may promptly provide the necessary documentation or payment. I appreciate your attention to this matter, and thank you for your continued assistance. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Yours faithfully, [Your Name]